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Be sure to check out all the programs for children that are available now Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration. |
Children and Families- ages 5-11
Advance registration is required for all programs. Contact 860.572.5955 ext.520 or email reservations@mysticaquarium.org for additional information or to make a reservation.

DANCING JELLYFISH
Ages 5 to 6
Jellyfish are found in every ocean, from the surface to the deep sea. Gracefully they move like a dancer rising and sinking to the music, gliding along with the waves and currents. Join us for this fun and interactive class to learn more about these mysterious creatures.
Schedule:Saturday, January 10, 9:30am – 10:15am or Saturday, March 7, 9:30am – 10:15am
Cost: Members: $7; Non-members $12
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS: A FAMILY PROGRAM
Ages 7 to 9 + an adult
Pacific white sided dolphins are an energetic and active species that is frequently seen leaping, belly flopping, and somersaulting. They are strong fast swimmers that are beautifully marked with black, white and gray coloration. Come join us to learn more about this captivating species and view the four pacific white sided dolphins visiting from Shedd Aquarium.
Schedule: Saturday, February 7, 9:30am – 11:00am or Saturday, March 21, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Members $18; Non-members $25
SQUID DISSECTION
Ages 9 to 11
Kids may not enjoy squid for dinner but in the lab, they will! Discover the amazing adaptations of the fastest, largest and most intelligent invertebrate in the sea by participating in a detailed dissection of our local species. A real hands on science experience!
Schedule: Saturday, January 17, 9:30am – 10:30am or Saturday, March 7, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: Members $12; Non-members $20
BELUGA WHALES
Ages 9 to 11
Beluga may mean ‘white one’ in Russian but did you know that beluga calves are born dark grey? Come join us for this exciting and interactive program to find out more about these beautiful animals and get a close up view of the adult and juvenile whales visiting for a short time from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
Schedule: Saturday, January 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm or Saturday, February 7, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: Members $12; Non-members $20 |